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Menus that make people hungry, and the atmosphere the venue actually has. Restaurant, cafe, bar and hospitality food and drink across Southampton, Hampshire and the UK.

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Hand setting down a red cocktail with an orange garnish beside an open cocktail menu on a sunlit stone table, Casa Delfino rooftop bar, Chania, Crete, drinks photographyRoast chicken with salsa verde, a glass of white wine, side salad and fries at Rabbit on the King's Road, Chelsea, London restaurant food photographyPepperoni pizza with fresh basil and melted mozzarella on a rustic baking tray, Italian restaurant food photography at Made in Italy LondonOld fashioned in a cut-crystal tumbler with a curl of orange peel over the rim, brass jigger and bar tools on slatted wood, Padharo, Southampton, cocktail photography Close-up macro shot of a loaded bacon cheeseburger with melted cheese, pickles and lettuce on a brioche bun, street food burger photographyCreme caramel flan in a pool of burnt orange sauce being spooned at the table at Ixchel Mexican restaurant, King's Road Chelsea, London dessert photographyCocktail being poured over cut ice into a crystal tumbler on a marble bar at Mestizo Mexican restaurant, King's Road Chelsea, London drink photographyFresh oysters on ice with a bottle of Tabasco sauce and red shallot vinegar dipping sauce at Soleto, seafood food photography SouthamptonPale yellow cocktail with an edible flower garnish on a mustard tiled table at Ixchel Mexican restaurant, King's Road Chelsea, London drink photographySlow-cooked pork tacos on soft corn tortillas being spooned over guacamole at Ixchel Mexican restaurant on the King's Road, Chelsea, London food photographyHalved scotch eggs with runny yolks on a herb and pea puree in a stone bowl at The Trafalgar Chelsea, new menu food photography LondonStacked Belgian waffles with blueberries, berry compote and a quenelle of cream at Room2 cafe, brunch menu food photography SouthamptonHand raising a tall strawberry cocktail packed with ice against a blue sky and trees, Padharo, Southampton, cocktail photography Beef ramen with soft-boiled egg, tenderstem broccoli and narutomaki in a rich broth at Konjiki Kensington London, Japanese food photographyAperol spritz in a ribbed stemmed glass with a second drink behind on a sunlit terrace table at The Trafalgar Chelsea, London drink photographyBurrata with heritage tomatoes and basil leaf in tomato sauce on a floral-patterned china plate at Alba Knightsbridge, Italian food photography LondonFull English breakfast with fried eggs, bacon, sausage, roast tomato, flat mushroom, beans and sourdough toast beside scrambled eggs on toast, on a terrazzo table, Second Nature, Southampton, food photography Stacked double smash burger with melted cheese and bacon on a pretzel bun on a wooden board in warm moody lighting at Kwackers, street food burger photographyHand placing a golden flaky French croissant onto a white plate in natural light, bakery cafe brunch food photography SouthamptonTwo crushed ice cocktails with lemon, mint and dried orange garnish on a dark table at Figurati Italian restaurant Southampton, drink photographyPrawn linguine in a creamy sauce with whole grilled prawns at Figurati Italian restaurant Southampton, pasta food photographyCharcoal-grilled chicken skewer with micro herbs on a white ridged plate served on white metro tiles at The Mantl Knightsbridge, Turkish food photography LondonBottle of E'sVINO Torrontes white wine with a poured glass on a bar top with warm bokeh lighting at Porters Southampton, wine photographyHand dipping toast into poached eggs with roasted cherry tomatoes and chilli oil in natural light at Room2 cafe, brunch breakfast food photography SouthamptonGrilled aubergine with chickpeas, rocket and caesar salad with parmesan at Figurati Italian restaurant Southampton, food photographyJapanese sushi and sashimi spread with nigiri, maki rolls, ramen and gyoza on a white background at Konjiki Kensington London, menu food photographyBellini cocktail and espresso martini with edible flowers alongside olives and focaccia at Figurati Italian restaurant Southampton, food and drink photographyPistachio-crusted lamb cutlets with asparagus, cauliflower puree, pomegranate seeds and balsamic reduction on a dark plate at The Mantl Knightsbridge, Turkish food photography LondonBrunch spread with a guacamole and roasted pepper brioche burger, soft-boiled eggs in egg cups with toast soldiers and coffee at Room2 cafe, food photography SouthamptonDe Wetshof Bon Vallon Chardonnay wine bottle and glass on a bar counter with warm bokeh lighting at Porters Southampton, wine photographyTall citrus cocktail with an orange wheel garnish resting on a rail above the Venetian harbour, Casa Delfino rooftop bar, Chania, Crete, drinks photographyJapanese gyudon beef bowl with soft-boiled egg, edamame, rice, teriyaki aubergine and kimchi at Roppongi restaurant, Japanese food photography SouthamptonItalian summer menu spread with prawn linguine, caesar salad, bruschetta and grilled aubergine at Figurati restaurant Southampton, food photographyBartender garnishing a tropical cocktail with mint and a paper straw in a hurricane glass at The Mantl Knightsbridge, cocktail photography LondonOverhead flat-lay of Indian curries, biryani, kebabs, naan, pav buns and sides at Padharo restaurant Southampton, Indian food photographyJapanese salmon sashimi, salmon nigiri and torched nigiri on bamboo leaves and wooden boards at Sakura Portsmouth, Japanese food photographyTwo women laughing and toasting white wine over Italian dishes at Figurati restaurant Southampton, lifestyle dining photographyNegroni style cocktail with an orange twist on a wooden table beside patterned cushions at Mestizo Mexican restaurant, King's Road Chelsea, London drink photographyOverhead view of a sliced medium-rare T-bone steak on a dark platter with mixed leaf salad and peppercorn sauce at Porters Southampton, restaurant food photographyHand reaching for a golden croissant alongside chocolate chip cookies and milk in a woven basket tray at Room2 cafe Southampton, bakery food photographyClose-up of braised pork belly chashu with a soft-boiled ramen egg, wilted greens and crispy enoki in a creamy broth at Sakura Japanese restaurant, food photographySmoky cocktail with a cinnamon stick garnish in a crystal cut rocks glass on a wooden bar with greenery at Kesarum restaurant Southampton, cocktail photographyIndian thali sharing platter with curries, naan bread, spring rolls, rice, chutneys and pav buns at Padharo restaurant Southampton, Indian food photographyScotch eggs halved to show soft-boiled centre with curry mayo dipping sauce, lemon wedge and fresh parsley on branded Mayfair Chippy greaseproof paper, food photography LondonPink raspberry lemonade cocktails with fresh mint and lemon garnish in geometric glasses, drink photography SouthamptonOverhead shot of a Korean and Asian fusion food spread with poke bowls, fried chicken, sliders, onion rings and fries, Asian restaurant food photography SouthamptonServer in a Mettricks apron presenting poached eggs with avocado, roasted tomatoes and pickled red onion on toast at Mettricks Portswood Southampton, commercial restaurant food photographyColourful cocktail flatlay with shots, beer, mixed drinks, citrus garnishes and bar tools on a round wooden table, bar drinks menu photography SouthamptonDiner twirling spaghetti carbonara with a bread basket in the foreground at an Italian restaurant, candid food photography SouthamptonChilled rose in an ice bucket beside a filled glass and an open menu on a stone balustrade terrace, Casa Delfino rooftop bar, Chania, Crete, drinks photographyFried egg on a breakfast hash with chorizo, potatoes and avocado sauce in a rustic bowl at Mettricks Portswood Southampton, brunch food photographyHand holding a bubble tea with tapioca pearls and a bamboo straw at Mettricks cafe Southampton, drink photographyFried chicken and waffles with a passion fruit martini cocktail at Porters Southampton, restaurant food photographyEspresso martini cocktail in a coupe glass with the red Grumpy Monkey neon sign at Grumpy Monkey bar Southampton, cocktail photographyChocolate profiteroles drizzled with dark chocolate sauce and dusted with icing sugar on a dark moody background, artisan dessert patisserie food photographyBritish Sunday roast with sliced beef, Yorkshire pudding, roast parsnips, carrots, broccoli and rich gravy at Ocean Grill, pub restaurant food photography SouthamptonOrange cocktail in a nick and nora glass with a small herb garnish on a wooden bar with moody lighting at Mango restaurant Southampton, cocktail photographyCrispy battered prawns with chilli, fried dumplings and fried chicken at Mango restaurant Southampton, Asian food photographyClose-up of chargrilled Brazilian churrasco beef on a skewer with crispy charred edges at Casa Brasil, Brazilian steakhouse food photography SouthamptonLatte with latte art in a glass tumbler on a wooden table with the Mettricks menu at Mettricks Portswood cafe Southampton, coffee photographyCookie dough freakshake in a mason jar with whipped cream, chocolate sauce and chocolate chip cookies at Sprinkles dessert shop, dessert photographyCrispy fried chicken strips with herbs and mustard dipping sauce on a black plate at Barga Eastleigh, food photographyNegroni style cocktail in a rocks glass with ice and a dried orange garnish alongside a fresh halved orange at Mango restaurant Southampton, cocktail photographyHand holding colourful gelato scoops in blue, yellow and chocolate in a waffle cone against a white wall at Sprinkles ice cream shop, dessert photographyTiered seafood platter with whole lobster, prawns and oysters on ice with mussels and clams on the upper tier at Ocean Grill restaurant, seafood food photography SouthamptonBlue cocktail in a gold-rimmed coupe glass with rosemary garnish and lemon in natural sunlight at Mettricks cafe Southampton, drink photographyClose-up of crepe strips topped with fresh strawberry slices and drizzled with milk chocolate at Sprinkles dessert shop, dessert food photographyRustic focaccia bread with fresh rosemary sprigs on a metal tray with olive oil and natural window light at Ennios Italian restaurant, food photographyBartender presenting a bottle of Sophenia Malbec red wine to a guest holding a glass at Porters bar Southampton, restaurant and hospitality drink photographyFlaming golden sour cocktail with egg white foam and a torched orange garnish in a coupe glass on a wooden table at Mango restaurant Southampton, cocktail photographyWhite wine being poured into a glass held out over a sunlit terrace, Casa Delfino rooftop bar, Chania, Crete, drinks photographyJameson Irish whiskey bottle with a man holding a glass on the rocks at Shenanigans pub with green neon lighting, whiskey drink photography Southampton

Hospitality work

The gallery includes separate Southampton commissions for Mango Thai Tapas, Soleto and Room2. Each brief needed its own balance of menu dishes, drinks and wider hospitality images, with the final crops planned around where that venue would use them.

I work directly with independent venues and with the marketing teams behind larger hospitality businesses. For seasonal menus, several venues or a wider campaign, send the brief by email and include the locations and deliverables. For moving footage of the food and the room, see the restaurant films.

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Common questions

What food photography experience do you have in Southampton?
Ryan Stanikk Photography has shot food and drink in Southampton full-time since 2020 with 20+ years in design and marketing and a 5.0 rating across 28 Google reviews. Food is the flagship service, with regular work for Southampton venues including Padharo, Figurati, Mettricks, Porters, Mango and Roppongi. There is a dedicated food photographer in Southampton page covering the local service in detail.
Do you photograph restaurant menus in Southampton?
Yes, restaurant menu photography is the core of the food service. Full menu relaunches, seasonal updates and ongoing content days, with each dish shot from two or three angles under controlled lighting. A half day covers around 20 dishes with no drinks; add cocktails and it becomes a full day, because each drink needs its own setup. Files are delivered ready for menus, websites, social and delivery platforms like Deliveroo and Uber Eats.
How much does food photography cost in Southampton?
A two-hour food photography session starts from £220 for local independents (£275 standard), with half-day and full-day options available for larger menu shoots or multi-location work. Use the quote calculator for a quick estimate based on your brief.
Do I need to hire a food stylist?
Not necessarily. I can work with your kitchen team and handle the setup myself for most restaurant and cafe shoots. For advertising campaigns or packaging work where every detail needs to be controlled, a dedicated stylist can be worth it, and I'm happy to recommend one.
How long does a food photoshoot take?
It depends on the number of dishes and the complexity of the setup. A menu of around 20 dishes with no drinks typically takes around half a day. For a full menu relaunch or multi-area venue shoot (food, interiors, exteriors), a full day is usually the best approach.
Do you photograph cocktails and drinks too?
Yes. Cocktails, spirits, wine, beer, soft drinks, coffee and barista work are a regular part of food and hospitality shoots. Drinks usually get scheduled before or after service so the bar team can dedicate time to building each cocktail properly without juggling guests at the same time.
Can you shoot for delivery platforms like Deliveroo and Uber Eats?
Yes. Clean white-background or branded-background dish shots for delivery apps are a common request, and I shoot them in the same session as your menu photography to keep costs down. Files are delivered in the dimensions and crop ratios each platform requires.
What is the turnaround for edited photos?
Most food and drink shoots are edited and delivered within 7 to 10 working days. If you have a campaign deadline or social media schedule that needs a quicker turnaround, let me know at the briefing stage and I can usually accommodate it.
Will the photos work for social media as well as menus?
Yes. I shoot in a way that gives you square, vertical and landscape crops out of the same set, so you can use the same shoot for menus, websites, Instagram, Google Business Profile and printed material without needing separate sessions.
Do I need to prepare anything for the shoot?
A short list of priority dishes, any specific angles or props you want to include, and a quiet area near the kitchen to set up lighting. I bring everything else (cameras, lights, modifiers, surfaces, basic props). For drinks shoots, having spare ingredients on hand is useful in case a glass needs rebuilding.